Lee, MA
Full City Profile · Massachusetts · Berkshire County County
3.6
/5.0
B+
Good
1,522
Population
1,144/sq mi density
$70,306
Median Income
$54,566 per capita
$265,900
Home Value
$420,934 Zillow
46°F
Avg Temperature
229
Violent Crime/100K
953 property/100K
B+
Overall
3.6 / 5.0
Good overall score based on economy, affordability, safety and education
A
Economy
4.1 / 5.0
$70,306 median income, 4.3% unemployment
A+
Affordability
4.6 / 5.0
$265,900 home value, /mo rent
F
Safety
1.0 / 5.0
229 violent crimes/100K
A+
Education
4.6 / 5.0
45.1% bachelor's degree or higher
Lee experiences four distinct seasons with an average annual temperature of 46°F (8°C). Winters average 22°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches. The area receives 77.1 inches of snow annually. Air quality is rated Good with a median AQI of 38.
Temperature
22°F Jan (-6°C)
69°F Jul (21°C)
| Annual Average | 46.1°F |
| 15% below US avg | |
| January Average | 22°F (-6°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 899 ft (274 m) |
| Area | 1.4 sq mi (3.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,144/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 42.3068°N, 73.2507°W |
| Timezone | America/New_York |
| County | Berkshire County County |
| Nearest Airport | Westfield-Barnes Regional (BAF) 29 miles away |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
| AQI Median | 38.0 |
| Rating | Good |
| Good Days % | 82.0% |
| Unhealthy Days | 0 |
Air Pollutants (EPA 2023)
| Ozone (O₃) | 0.0433 ppm |
| PM2.5 (Fine Particles) | 7.6 μg/m³ |
Natural Hazard Risk
| Overall Risk | Relatively Moderate |
| Risk Score | 84.0 / 100 |
| Social Vulnerability | 41.5 / 100 |
| Community Resilience | 93.4 / 100 |
Hazard Breakdown
| Tornado | Relatively Low |
| Hurricane | Relatively Moderate |
| Earthquake | Relatively Low |
| Wildfire | Very Low |
| Flood | Relatively Moderate |
| Hail | Relatively Low |
| Strong Wind | Relatively Moderate |
| Heat Wave | Very Low |
| Winter Weather | Relatively Low |
| Lightning | Relatively Moderate |
| Ice Storm | Relatively Moderate |
| Drought | Very Low |
| Cold Wave | Relatively Moderate |
| Landslide | Relatively Low |
| Avalanche | Very Low |
Source: FEMA National Risk Index v1.20 (Dec 2025)
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 22°F (-6°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 24°F (-4°C) | 3.1 in | Driest |
| March | 32°F (0°C) | 3.7 in | |
| April | 44°F (7°C) | 3.8 in | |
| May | 56°F (13°C) | 4.2 in | |
| June | 65°F (18°C) | 4.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 4.5 in | Warmest |
| August | 68°F (20°C) | 4.2 in | |
| September | 60°F (16°C) | 4.5 in | |
| October | 48°F (9°C) | 4.8 in | |
| November | 37°F (3°C) | 3.6 in | |
| December | 28°F (-2°C) | 4.5 in |
Lee has a seasonal temperature swing of 47°F / from 22°F in January to 69°F in July. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (4.8") and February the driest (3.1").